Arthur Banning is an ordinary rent-collector living an uneventful suburban life.
But he also harbours many secrets.
One evening, he leaves home abruptly by car, telling his wife he is going on a "business trip".
But when he winds up badly hurt in hospital a few hours later, the police get involved, and the secrets slowly begin to emerge.
What was the real reason behind Banning's sudden departure?
Why was his car being followed by work colleague George Wilson?
Now the police must find out the identity of the shadowy pair seen escaping from the place where Banning has been left injured by the side of a Sussex road.
And things take an even darker turn when it turns out there is money involved - lots of money.
As family, police and work colleagues gather around the unconscious Banning's bedside, the real question remains: who would want this ordinary man dead?
Could all this start to look like The Shape of Murder?
The Shape of Murder is an intriguing British mystery drama from the 1960s.
'A perfectly plotted story that is both chilling and memorable.' - Robert Foster, best-selling author of The Lunar Code.
J F Straker was born in Farnborough, Kent and lived in Sussex. During the war he served with The Buffs and on the General Staff and then became a schoolmaster. His interest in writing began at an early age but it was not until the war when he had to spend long periods in the desert with very little distraction that he completed his first novel. He was the author of twenty-five novels including Murder of Miss Emily and Death on a Sunday Morning.
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Genre: Mystery
But he also harbours many secrets.
One evening, he leaves home abruptly by car, telling his wife he is going on a "business trip".
But when he winds up badly hurt in hospital a few hours later, the police get involved, and the secrets slowly begin to emerge.
What was the real reason behind Banning's sudden departure?
Why was his car being followed by work colleague George Wilson?
Now the police must find out the identity of the shadowy pair seen escaping from the place where Banning has been left injured by the side of a Sussex road.
And things take an even darker turn when it turns out there is money involved - lots of money.
As family, police and work colleagues gather around the unconscious Banning's bedside, the real question remains: who would want this ordinary man dead?
Could all this start to look like The Shape of Murder?
The Shape of Murder is an intriguing British mystery drama from the 1960s.
Praise for J F Straker
'A perfectly plotted story that is both chilling and memorable.' - Robert Foster, best-selling author of The Lunar Code.
J F Straker was born in Farnborough, Kent and lived in Sussex. During the war he served with The Buffs and on the General Staff and then became a schoolmaster. His interest in writing began at an early age but it was not until the war when he had to spend long periods in the desert with very little distraction that he completed his first novel. He was the author of twenty-five novels including Murder of Miss Emily and Death on a Sunday Morning.
Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent digital publisher. For more information on our titles please sign up to our newsletter at www.endeavourpress.com. Each week you will receive updates on free and discounted ebooks. Follow us on Twitter: @EndeavourPress and on Facebook via http://on.fb.me/1HweQV7
Genre: Mystery
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